Date: April 14, 2026 Subject: Comparative analysis of Xero’s subscription plans for the Australian market. 1. Executive Summary Xero remains a dominant cloud accounting platform in Australia, tailored to local compliance needs (STP, GST, eInvoicing). As of 2026, Xero offers three core plans: Igniter , Standard , and Ultimate . A separate Cashbook and Ledger plan exist for specific use cases. Pricing has seen incremental annual increases (~5-7%), with the most significant feature differentiation now revolving around automated payroll for unlimited employees , expense management , and analytics tools . 2. Current Package Breakdown (Australian Pricing – ex. GST) Note: Prices are monthly, billed annually for best rates. Month-to-month is ~10-15% higher.